I had a series of 6 injections, over a 2 years period. I initaially liked the effect,both under the eyes and marrionette lines. I never developed any lumps, but with the last injection my face just continued to grow, in areas that were not even treated. It is 3 years later and I can't smile without looking ridiculous, like a chipmunk.Will this ever go away? I feel like I ruined my once pretty face
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Yes. However, I prefer to inject the Sculptra close to the skin and Radiesse near the bone so they are not mixed in the tissues. Other fillers are immediate and Sculptra takes a few weeks to start volumizing. However, some areas are best injected with Sculptra such as the broad cheek areas in...
Some swelling is normal after a Sculptra treatment, although it is usually not too much. However, any patient can respond to multiple injections in a different way. Having the injections performed is a type of trauma to the face, and it will respond with swelling. Sometimes...
The needles used for Sculptra injection are both tiny and very sharp. While scarring is theoretically possible (particularly if you have the genetic tendency for hypertrophic or keloidal scarring) from needles alone, this would be highly unlikely. Furthermore, you indicate you have gotten some...
